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TOPIK 6noun

견마지로

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견마지로가 · 견마지로를

humble, devoted service (self-deprecating)

Example

부족하지만 나라를 위해 견마지로를 다하겠습니다.

Though I lack much, I will devote my humble efforts to the country.

Word parts

견 dog마 horse지 of로 labor

Literally 'the labor of a dog or horse': a modest way to pledge loyalty.

Good to know

A humble expression used about one's own efforts, never about someone else's.